INGREDIENTS
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The maraschino cherries in the grocery store (bright red and sugary-sweet) are very different from the real maraschino cherries you'll find in specialty markets. Originally, the cherries were soaked in Maraschino liqueur — a bittersweet Italian che
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Makes: about 2 cups
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• 1 cup Maraschino liqueur
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• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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• 2 cups fresh sour cherries, stemmed and pitted OR 2 cups jarred sour cherries in syrup, drained
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• Red food coloring (optional)